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Without AP, Vikings Crushed by Patriots

Load up the excuses and say whatever makes you feel better, the reality was quite simple: Without Adrian Peterson, the Minnesota Vikings offence was limited. And with a limited offence on Sunday afternoon, Matt Cassel hit the turf at TCF … Continue reading →

Bombers Lose Willy. Bigger Loss Than The Game in B.C.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers were blasted 26-9 by the B.C. Lions at the Stadium at B.C. Place on Saturday night. However, with 16 seconds left to play in the first half, the Bombers lost No. 1 quarterback Drew Willy to … Continue reading →

If You Drink the Kool-Aid, It’s All About Goaltending

On the verge of their 2014-15 training camp, the Winnipeg Jets are expected to finish last in the Central Division. Almost every so-called expert in North America agrees that Winnipeg and Nashville will battle for seventh in the Central. That’s … Continue reading →

CFL Picks Week 12: No Agreement on the Bombers

By The Coach and Dr. Football Back on Friday night, July 25, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers improved to 4-1 on the season with a 23-6 shellacking of the B.C. Lions in Vancouver. This Saturday night (9 p.m. CDT on TSN), … Continue reading →

Week 2 NFL Picks: Coach Likes Vikes and Lions, The Doc Not so Much

By The Coach and Dr. Football The Coach believes that what he saw last week when the Lions and Vikings won easily was the real deal. Dr. Football thinks it was a mirage. This week, we’ll find out which one … Continue reading →

Saskatchewan Sweeps Bombers, Lose QB in the Process

Let’s start by giving the Winnipeg Blue Bombers some credit. The Bombers are better than last year. They have already won six games this season. They have proven they can come from behind and they will do whatever it takes … Continue reading →

Vikings Impressive in Opener

Let’s put this in a language that all football fans understand… The best defense in the NFL last season belonged to the Seattle Seahawks. In my fantasy league, the Seahawks averaged about 13 points a game. On Sunday afternoon, the … Continue reading →

Peterson Will Score On First Touch And Other Nutty Thoughts

So Adrian Peterson has made his prediction. Last season, Peterson thrilled Vikings fans when he ran 78 yards for a touchdown on his first carry from scrimmage. Evidently, according to ESPN’s Ben Goessling, Peterson sat down in a running backs … Continue reading →

CFL Picks Week 11: The Bombers Try to Stop a Sweep

By The Coach and Dr. Football This is another big week for the CFL East: Only one team has to play a Western opponent. Which means, of course, that with a win in against the 2-7 Alouettes, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats … Continue reading →

Sunday’s Game Could Be Remembered As Biggest of Season

Right now it’s only the 11th game in an 18-game schedule. Granted it is a game between two arch-rivals, but in the grand scheme of things, it’s just another Sunday at Investors Group Field. However, both teams might view it … Continue reading →